Paragraph 5.4 of the Village Design Statement states ' there should be limited night light pollution ; night darkness should be increased, especially at the fringes of the built area and within the green belt '.

Whilst the comments within the paragraph are laudable, it must be acknowledged that the western fringe of Fulbourn will be significantly affected by new development coming forward on the Ida Darwin site consistent with Development Plan Policy and the expectation that outline planning permission will soon be issued for development on that site.

New residential development on the site will of course significantly alter the character of that site and the very nature of built form and the residents within the new properties and on the site in general will introduce a new level of activity which will of course impact on lighting . To suggest that areas such as this will become darker at night time is unrealistic having regards to the site planning status and this needs to be acknowledged within this Statement.